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Dr. Megan Van Emon: Bridging Research and Ranches | Ep. 69

The Beef Podcast Show

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Diverse Paths in Animal Science

Exploring the various career trajectories in animal science, from veterinary aspirations to roles in agriculture. The chapter covers topics like challenges faced by Montana producers, involvement in 4-H organizations, diverse research projects on feed structure and nutrition, and the impact of technology adoption on ranchers. Additionally, it delves into a research project on residual feed intake trials with cows and the ongoing exploration of nitrate toxicity in beef production.

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